Injured last year, Damian Lillard clearly did not have the greatest season of his career. As a bonus, the Blazers traded CJ McCollum, and squatted the last places in the Western Conference. The leader is already set on his future with a contract extension which has finally taken place. Problem ? The amount is widely debated.
At the Blazers, it’s all for Damian Lillard, and have been for years. The franchise is doing its best to satisfy the desires of its star, but above all the desire to give him a competitive roster to fight with the title contenders. Jerami Grant arrived for this reason, while we can still expect some movements in Oregon. Good news for Dame, who will return with revenge following a season complicated by an injury, then an operation.
Damian Lillard stays in Portland for controversial amount
Hard to think that Portland can win the title, but the franchise can certainly make a place in the playoffs. Everything will depend on the level of Lillard, who will be under a lot of pressure in the years to come. The leader has just made a strong decision this Friday, since he has extended his contract with his team for two more seasons. The amount ? He is massive.
BREAKING: Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers are close to finalizing an agreement on a two-year, close to $122 million max extension, league sources tell @YahooSports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 8, 2022
Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are closing in on an agreement for a two-year extension, close to 122 million.
Clearly, and when he is 36 and 37 years old, Damian Lillard will receive close to 61 million for the season with the Blazers. We may appreciate the level of the leader, it looks like a toxic contract. Will Lady be able to justify such an amount in so many years? We can strongly doubt it.
We obviously understand why the player accepts, but it is a real risk for Portland, who does not want to lose Lillard, regardless of the amount mentioned. Bobby Marks of ESPN nevertheless specifies that there is a player option for the last year, but given the emoluments, we already suspect that Dame will not give up all that.
Damian Lillard has signed a two-year $122 million extension with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. The extension has a player option for the 2026-27 season.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 8, 2022
Damian Lillard signed a 2-year extension for 122 million with the Blazers. The expansion has a player option for the 2026/27 season.
Damian Lillard has hit the jackpot, with a contract that now exceeds $ 250 million with the Blazers. So much the better for the ringleader, safe from want for the rest of his life. For Portland? It’s a more than doubtful move, even if we’re talking regarding Dame Dolla. A new point will have to be made in 4/5 years.
